Mike Tolbert

Bio

Mike Tolbert is a fullback for the Carolina Panthers. He played college football at Coastal Carolina and went undrafted in 2008.

EARLY YEARS

Tolbert was born on November 23, 1985 in Carrolton, Georgia. He played high school football at Douglasville Douglas Co.

COASTAL CAROLINA

In 23 starts in 43 games with Coastal Carolina, Tolbert finished his career with 1,670 yards and 21 TDs. He averaged 6 yards per carry in his career. As a senior, he was named to the First-Team All-Big South Conference after he led the team with 748 yards and nine TDs.

He had a school-record 244 yards and two TDs against Virginia Miliary.

SAN DIEGO CHARGERS

Tolbert went undrafted during the 2008 NFL Draft, but signed as a free agent with the San Diego Chargers. He amassed less than 200 rushing yards and one TD in his first two seasons before becoming a co-starter with Ryan Matthews in 2010. That year, he had a career-high 735 rushing yards and 11 TDs, sixth in the NFL.

CAROLINA PANTHERS

Tolbert signed with the Panthers on March 19, 2012 on a four-year, $10 million contract. Playing alongside DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart, the Panthers utilized Tolbert as a fullback, helping him make the Pro-Bowl and be named First-Team All-Pro.

News

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